Suddenly, there's a "No City Slickers" rule in place for the NBA Finals game 5 ... the San Antonio Spurs are yanking tickets away from Knicks fans hoping to watch their team win its first 'chip in 53 ...

ALT: a cartoon character named spongebob is smiling and holding a shovel in his hand

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Five children are among the dead in Yemen as Gaza truce talks continue amid Israeli blockade.

Without their captain, the Knicks have huge shoes to fill and an opportunity to rediscover itself in the process.